Vegan KitKat chocolate bar has launched in the UK

Chocolate giant Nestlé has launched a Vegan Society certified plant-based version of it’s iconic KitKat chocolate wafer bar in the UK, named the KitKat V.

Chocolatiers and food scientists have been working hard at Nestlé’s Research and Development centre in York to perfect the dairy-free recipe, which is made from a combination of cocoa and rice based milk alternative.

Louise Barrett, head of the Nestlé Confectionery Product Technology Centre, said: “Our challenge when we set out to create a vegan-friendly KitKat was to recreate this iconic product using plant-based alternatives.”

“To achieve this, we worked very hard to get the right balance between the milk alternative and the cocoa. The result is a vegan chocolate that we’re very proud of, and that we hope will be enjoyed by KitKat fans everywhere.”

Sascha Macchi, brand manager, added: “KitKat has been championing breaks since 1934 and while people’s need for breaks hasn’t changed, the way we take them has.”

“KitKat is such a successful brand because it has evolved throughout its history, and the arrival of our vegan-friendly bar means there is now a delicious alternative for anyone looking to enjoy a plant-based break. We hope people love it as much as we do.”

Article written Martha Moody-United Kingdom